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The Magnificent Seven

1998·Show
23Episodes in2Seasons

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

The Magnificent Seven is an American western television series based on the 1960 movie, which is a remake of the Japanese film Seven Samurai. It aired between 1998 and 2000. It was filmed in Newhall, California. The pilot, scripted by Chris Black and Frank Q. Dobbs, was filmed in Mescal, Arizona and the Dragoon Mountains of Arizona, near Tombstone. Robert Vaughn, who had starred in the original 1960 movie, frequently guest-starred as a crusading judge.
Western Action SeriesGunfights and HeroismBased on Classic FilmLate 90s TVJustice and RedemptionMorally Ambiguous CharactersEpisodic AdventuresOld West SettingEnsemble Cast

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Magnificent Seven legally?

The Magnificent Seven is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Magnificent Seven worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Magnificent Seven rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does The Magnificent Seven have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 23 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Magnificent Seven?

Critics41
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate The Magnificent Seven higher (74) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Magnificent Seven air?

It ran from 1998 to 2000 and has ended.

What language is The Magnificent Seven in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Magnificent Seven?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Magnificent Seven in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Magnificent Seven use?

Roaring Rampage of RevengeStaged ShootingScenery CensorDisguised in DragRagtag Bunch of MisfitsClear My NameNigh-InvulnerabilityDangerously Close ShaveThe GunslingerYandereBloodless CarnageCalling the Old Man Outand 151 more

TV Tropes lists 163 storytelling tropes for The Magnificent Seven, including Roaring Rampage of Revenge, Staged Shooting, Scenery Censor.